General Engineer

About the role

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia.

THIS JOB WILL CLOSE WHEN WE HAVE RECEIVED 100 APPLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE SOONER THAN THE CLOSING DATE.

What you will do

• As a General Engineer/Project Program Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of major national cemetery projects that support the National Cemetery Administration's mission and long-term infrastructure goals.
• Duties include: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex national cemetery construction and expansion projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Provide expert engineering guidance on cemetery development, facility improvements, land use, environmental compliance, and historic preservation matters.
• Review and evaluate engineering reports, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and technical proposals for compliance with federal and Department of Veterans Affairs requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architect-engineer firms, contractors, and agency stakeholders.
• Administer and oversee design and construction contracts in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and agency policies.
• Represent the agency in meetings, negotiations, and presentations involving major construction and capital improvement initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on engineering, project management, and construction program issues impacting agency operations and strategic objectives.
• Conduct site visits and travel as required to support project oversight and program delivery.
• Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. or after-hours when necessary to meet the needs of the agency.
• Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Available Position Description Title/PD#:General Engineer/PD490350 GS-None The full performance level of this position is GS-14.
• Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Designated and/or random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (***).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 level. A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify the Engineering Degree requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).

Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: *** All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

If your resume does not support the requirements for the position, we will not allow credit for your response(s). The vacancy will be removed by USAS at midnight on the date the applicant count reaches 100. Total number of applicants may exceed the applicant count number.

After the vacancy announcement closes, applications are evaluated for qualification. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• Resume Transcript The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• You will not be contacted for additional information.
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) References Other (2) Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for consideration. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at ***

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.